India's ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee left for his heavenly abode a little while ago at the age of 93. Celebs from B-Town took to Twitter to express their grief over his passing away. Here's what they had to say...

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of the most popular Prime Ministers India has ever had. He was loved and revered by people of all generations and age groups. He has been not keeping well since the past few weeks. He has been getting treated for his ill-health at the AIIMS hospital in Delhi since long. Yesterday, his health deteriorated and sometime ago, the former Indian Prime Minister, breathed his last.

The news of his passing away spread like wild fire. Bollywood celebs took to Twitter to share memories with him and express grief at his death. We bring you some of the tweets from some of the popular B-Townies:Amitabh Bachchan

Indeed a big loss for our country as we pay our last tribute to #AtalBihariVajpayee ji. He was a close family friend and his legacy will forever be remembered. Thank you for your selfless service, sir! My heartfelt condolence to everyone.

End of an Era..What an excellent human being! One of the greatest Parliamentarians, an exemplary orator & exceptional thrice PM of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee is no more! An intellectual par excellence, man with tremendous wisdom, a fantastic sense of humour & kind hearted poet.

Remember going to a rally holding my father’s hand to listen to his speech.a leader with grace and poetic charm who led from front without any vindictiveness.saddened by the news.aum Shanti Shanti !! https://t.co/mVjPgR2VXW

RIP #AtalBihariVaajpayeeJi .. you will be remembered as one of India’s greatest leaders, as an exemplary statesman, as a tour de force for peace and unity and most of all as a genuine, warm, approachable human being.

Many years ago Atalji had mentioned balaji in a positive way in one of his speeches my grandmom read it n hugged me for ten minutes ! That’s d love they had for their leader! Today I feel a sense of loss ! We will miss u ATALJI #RIPAtalJi

Deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of the demise of Shri #AtalBihariVajpayeeji .A great leader, poet and visionary .A huge loss to our country..Heartfelt condolences to the family...May his soul rest in peace .

One of the few statesman who brought dignity and esteem to politics. His dream and steadfast application of Road connectivity changed and continues to change millions of lives in our country. Bowing with respect to our beloved leader #AtalBihariVajpayee ji.

A gentleman statesman, the greatest, most admirable BJP leader in history, #AtalBihariVaajpayee will be remembered for his love of poetry, his respect for politics and above all for being a terrific Prime Minister with integrity and grace. I will always be a fan. R. I. P sir.

I loved watching him speak on national TV. Grace, stature, kindness, dignity & such a glorious command over Hindi, apart from scholarly erudition. Some-one,NO-one would worry about having in the top seat. #AtalBehariVajpayee was everything we want our elders & leaders to be like.

“Let no one challenge India's secularism.” - Atal Bihari Vajpayee #Salute#RespectGrowing up in India in the 1980’s and 90’s one can never forget what a deep impact #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji made on us... he was a great statesman and leader. #RIP

Atalji was a man of words but today no word would describe the loss India suffers in his death. He wasn't a politician... he was a thought, a vision... mortal humans perish but a thought always remains alive and grows in d minds and hearts of millions.#RIPAtalBihariVaajpayee ji pic.twitter.com/5bHIes8Ag2

A leader who dwarfed his peers with his charisma, magnanimity, generosity humility, eloquence; #AtalBihariVajpayee set an example not only for politicians to emulate, but an ideal for each one of use to chase. May he be our guiding light for years to come.🙏

Paying a tribute, Sachin wrote on his Twitter, "India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones (sic)." SpotboyE.com mourns the loss of a national gem. May his soul rest in peace.